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Fremont Family Physicians Clinic extends hours

April 12, 2024

Fremont Family Physicians, a key provider in the John C. Fremont Healthcare District, announced significant expansions to their healthcare services, including extended operational hours and the integration of two new Family Nurse Practitioners into their team. These changes come as part of the

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Mariposa Earns USA TODAY 10Best Travel Award for Best Small-Town Cultural Scene for Third-Straight Year

April 10, 2024

The town of Mariposa in Mariposa County, California, has been named as a winner of the award for Best Small-Town Cultural Scene from USA Today 10Best. Mariposa placed ninth in the voting; to be considered a winner, a nominee just needed to place in the top 10 of a public vote. To view the results […]

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A reflection on 90 years of basketball at MCHS Part III: The final quarter

April 1, 2024

Contributed byTrace DeSandresFormer teacher, coach andathletic director At the conclusion of the 1996-97 season, Coach Loyd Hobby retired as head varsity basketball coach. With the exception of Rock Carlson (who coached varsity basketball for three seasons between 1984 and 1987), Coach Hobby was the only varsity basketball coach Mariposa County High School (MCHS) had since

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Hagens have big dreams for their ranch and community

April 1, 2024

Contributed byTravis BlaggGreen rolling hills. Horses galloping by. Blue open sky. Hagen’s Ranch is an oasis nestled in the small, neighborly community of Catheys Valley. Charlie and Ashley Hagen have begun to develop this beautiful land into a mecca for horses and horse lovers alike. “We bought the property in November of 2023, and we […]

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Law Enforcement is handcuffed in dealing with illegal aliens

April 1, 2024

By R.D Tucker Because of Senate Bill 54 (SB54), which was passed by the California State Senate in 2018, law enforcement officials across the state have been handcuffed by the state’s legislators. Even though the floodgates at California’s southern border with Mexico have been opened wide by the federal and state governments, law enforcement officials […]

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Voting data shows Mariposa County isn’t turning blue, or even purple

April 1, 2024

By R.D. TuckerThere’s been a lot of chatter recently around Mariposa County and at certain social epicenters, like the post office, that the influx of Bay Area residents and their perceived political ideologies are recoloring the county’s traditional red, or republican, posture. Voting data contradicts that impression. With the assistance of Mariposa County’s elections

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Round two of Women’s Health & Safety Day set

April 1, 2024

An event that was a resounding success back in October of last year will be held again on April 27 by the Mariposa County Fish and Game Protective Association, in conjunction with the Safety First Shooting Association. On that Saturday, women and their families are invited to experience a handgun test drive, absorb basic firearms […]

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Mariposa Bears Football and Cheer programs are making positive changes

April 1, 2024

Contributed byTravis Blagg Change can be defined as “the act or instance of making or becoming different.” Even though Mariposa Bears Youth Football and Cheer have been a fixture within the community of Mariposa, the past few years have brought about change and development. A change that has made a great program even better. Kaene […]

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Cowgirls Wanted – Contestants sought for rodeo queen titles

April 1, 2024

The Mariposa County Fair Rodeo Royalty program is inviting cowgirls, ages 6 to 25, to apply and compete for the titles of Queen, Princess, or Junior Princess, representing the Mariposa County Fair Rodeo. Applicants must have good horsemanship skills and possess knowledge of Mariposa, rodeo, and the rural western lifestyle. Applications can be obtained online […]

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Mariposa’s Gem and Mineral Show will rock the fairgrounds April 13-14

April 1, 2024

The 29th annual Mariposa Gem and Mineral Show will be held at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds on April 13 and 14 featuring dozens of vendors and activities. Meredith Meehan, past president of the Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club and show chairperson, said, “We’re planning on around 40 vendors right now, but that is a moving […]